Finasteride Side Effects?

Finasteride 5/24/2019

The side effects of taking finasteride as a treatment for hair loss, with particular focus on its sexual and psychiatric side effects; research has indicated that there are high and low outliers in terms of prevalence of sexual side effects, but it is usually between 3-5%, while evidence of lasting sexual side effects comes from lower quality sources.

An 18-year-old using topical finasteride for hair loss is experiencing side effects like delayed ejaculation and lower sex drive after three months. They are considering whether to continue with the treatment or adjust it, possibly switching back to minoxidil.

The user started using topical finasteride three days ago alongside minoxidil and is experiencing testicular pain, which they believe is a nocebo effect. They are anxious about the dosage and seeking advice on whether increasing the application frequency affects the overall dosage.

The user successfully overcame finasteride side effects by lowering the dosage and adding zinc and vitamin B6 supplements. They also micro-dosed dutasteride and resumed weight lifting.

The user experienced bladder and prostate discomfort after taking finasteride and stopped the medication, but symptoms returned upon resuming at a lower dose. The doctor suggested trying dutasteride as an alternative.